Alex (1992)
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- Unrated
- 1h 30min
- Drama, Sport
- 07 May 1993 (New Zealand)
- Movie
Headstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes piano and ballet lessons to go with a full school...
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| Lauren A Jackson | ... |
Alex
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| Chris Haywood | ... |
Mr. Jack
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Josh Picker | ... |
Andy
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| Cathy Godbold | ... |
Maggie
(as Catherine Godbold)
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| Elizabeth Hawthorne | ... |
Mrs. Benton
(as Elizabeth Hawthorn)
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| Bruce Phillips | ... |
Mr. Archer
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May Lloyd | ... |
Mrs. Archer
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Patrick Smith | ... |
Mr. Benton
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| Rima Te Wiata | ... |
Female Commentator
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Mark Wright | ... |
Male Commentator
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Grant Tilly | ... |
Mr. Upjohn
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Greg Johnson | ... |
Male Journo
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| Alison Bruce | ... |
Female Journo
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Kim Hanson | ... |
Julia
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Vicky Burrett | ... |
Gran
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| Leon Woods | ... |
Jamie
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Gavin Endicott | ... |
Keith
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Jaclyn Druitt | ... |
Vicki
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| Christine Bartlett | ... |
Miss Macrae
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| Gilbert Goldie | ... |
Man Official
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Joy Watson | ... |
Woman Official
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| Susannah Devereux | ... |
Miss Wylie
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| John Sumner | ... |
Milkman
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Nigel Harbrow | ... |
Maggie's Trainer
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| Teresa Woodham | ... |
Miss Welland
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| David Stott | ... |
Race Announcer
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Antony Groser | ... |
Race Starter
(as Tony Groser)
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John Mellor | ... |
Mr. Phillips
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Susan Story | ... |
Miss Stavely
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Anne Hunter | ... |
Hockey Coach
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Dana Purkis | ... |
Susan
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| Jan Saussey | ... |
Mrs. Richmond
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Paul Benseman | ... |
Maggie's Date
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Ketzal Stirling | ... |
Dance Boy
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Stuart Anderson | ... |
Dance Boy
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Eli Barkaway | ... |
Dance Boy
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Kristie O'Sullivan | ... |
Dance Girl
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Alison Selman | ... |
Dance Girl
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Margot Hodgson | ... |
Dance Girl
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Kirsten Reade | ... |
Swimmer
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Kathryn McKenzie | ... |
Swimmer
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Stacey Bodger | ... |
Swimmer
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Janine Service | ... |
Tough Hockey Player
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Gaye Harman | ... |
Ballet Piano Player
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Althea Tollemache | ... |
Usher
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Michael Shirley | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Kevin Golsby | ... |
Newsreel Announcer
(as Kevin Goldsby)
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Stephen Anderton | ... |
Band Singer
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Directed by
| Megan Simpson Huberman | ... | (as Megan Simpson) |
Written by
| Ken Catran | ... | (screenplay) |
| Tessa Duder | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Phil Gerlach | ... | producer |
| Tom Parkinson | ... | producer |
| Tony Winley | ... | line producer |
| Alan Witherington | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Todd Hunter | ||
| Johanna Pigott | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald Duncan | ||
Editing by
| Tony Kavanagh | ||
Editorial Department
| Wayne Hopkinson | ... | color timer |
| Nicole La Macchia | ... | assistant film editor (as Nicole LaMacchia) |
| Karen Psaltis | ... | negative cutter |
| Andrea Towers | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Sheridan Jobbins | ||
| Liz Mullane | ||
| Heather Ogilvie | ||
Production Design by
| Kim Sinclair | ||
Art Direction by
| Jill Cormack | ||
Costume Design by
| Sara Beale | ||
Makeup Department
| Fran Holley | ... | makeup artist |
| Jane Petersen | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bill Barclay | ... | unit manager |
| Tamalene Painting | ... | production manager (as Tammie Painting) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Ambridge | ... | first assistant director |
| Jane Cresswell | ... | third assistant director |
| Paul Grinder | ... | second assistant director |
| Emma Johns | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Graham Aston | ... | art department assistant |
| Joanna Duder | ... | art department trainee |
| Neil Kirkland | ... | construction manager |
| Mike Maxwell | ... | carpenter |
| Amanda Molloy | ... | art department runner |
| Adriana Tuscia | ... | set dresser |
| Caroline Usher | ... | stand-by props |
| Grant Vesey | ... | prop buyer |
Sound Department
| Helen Brown | ... | sound editor |
| Andrew Cunningham | ... | sound assistant |
| Myk Farmer | ... | boom operator |
| Ashley Grenville | ... | sound editor |
| Phil Heywood | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Madigan | ... | production sound mixer / sound recordist |
| Martin Oswin | ... | sound mixer |
| April Ward | ... | sound assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | opticals |
Stunts
| Natalie Hine | ... | double: Miss Godbold's double |
| Jacquui Huitema | ... | double: Miss Jackson's double |
| Kelly Wilson | ... | double: Miss Godbold's double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lee Allison | ... | clapper loader |
| Joseph Bidois | ... | best boy electric |
| Pia Emery | ... | camera trainee |
| Ken George | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Keddy | ... | key grip |
| Peter McCaffrey | ... | focus puller |
| Kevin Riley | ... | gaffer |
| Ed Sims | ... | best boy electric |
| John Tack | ... | assistant grip |
| Neil Taylor | ... | generator operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tracey Collins | ... | costume assistant |
| Emma Harre | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Maureen Matthews | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Erin O'Neill | ... | costume cutter |
Location Management
| Liz DiFiore | ... | location manager |
| Lisa Kissin | ... | additional locations |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alison Middleton | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Sandra Blewit | ... | swimming consultant |
| Shirley Duke | ... | dialogue coach |
| Michelle French | ... | title designer |
| Rosemary Gough | ... | machinist |
| Janine Gould | ... | assistant to producer |
| Dean Greenwood | ... | swimming coach |
| Doug Harley | ... | projectionist |
| John Hawkins | ... | runner |
| Ian Hunter | ... | caterer |
| Jack Lyons | ... | swimming coach |
| Andrea Mynott | ... | production associate |
| Helen Ogston | ... | assistant to producer |
| Susan Parker | ... | production coordinator |
| Jill Steele | ... | production associate |
| Edna Stirling | ... | unit assistant |
| Sue Terry | ... | production associate |
| Jan Thornton | ... | film laboratory |
| Simon Wicks | ... | film laboratory |
| Melissa Wikaire | ... | production assistant |
| Denise Wolfson | ... | film laboratory |
Thanks
| Queen City Big Band | ... | special thanks |
| Ann Churchill Brown | ... | special thanks (as Anne Churchill-Brown) |
| Barry Curtis | ... | special thanks |
| Alexandra Clare Duder | ... | in memory of: 1968 - 1992 |
| Murray Forrest | ... | special thanks |
| Tony Gibbs | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Hobson | ... | special thanks |
| Roi Huberman | ... | special thanks |
| Sue Milliken | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Stewart | ... | special thanks |
| Helen Tourell | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Waygood | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Willard | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Isambard Productions Ltd.
- Total Film & Television
- New Zealand Film Commission
- New Zealand On Air
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
Distributors
- Everard Films (1993) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1993) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1993) (Canada) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (New Zealand) (DVD)
- MCA (1993) (Canada) (VHS)
- Movie Mix (2014) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Movies4Men (2014) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Orion Home Video (1996) (United States) (video)
- Penta Video S.r.l. (1993) (Italy) (VHS)
- The Home Cinema Group (1996) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
- PolyGram Records (Soundtrack available on)
- Precision Watch Company (special thanks)
- Ray Ban by Bausch & Lomb (special thanks)
- Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (special thanks)
- West Street Productions (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Headstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes piano and ballet lessons to go with a full school workload. To make the Olympics, her ultimate dream, she must not only overcome a formidable foe, but also the death of her boyfriend.
Written by Jerry Milani |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's producers planned to make a sequel, which would follow Alex's adventures in Rome. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Breaking Away (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Do You Wanna Dance See more » |